Sports in the Faroe Islands

Information about sports in the Faroe Islands. Includes national and regional sports organizations, Faro\ese sports information Web sites, and articles about sports in the Faroe Islands. Two of the most popular competitive sports in the Faroe Islands are rowing, which is the official national sport, and football (soccer).

Faroese Sports Organizations

Sports Federations of the Faroe Islands
Where to find the official Web sites of the Faroese national sports federations for specific sports and activities recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Includes the Faroese federations for archery, bridge, chess, football (soccer), handball, and judo.

Faroese Confederation of Sports and Olympic Committee
Organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the governing body for Olympic sports in the Faroe Islands.

Paralympic Committee of the Faroe Islands
Organization recognized by the International Paralympic Committee as the governing body for Paralympic sports in the Faroe Islands.

Special Olympic Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands Special Olympics information on the official Web site of the International Special Olympics Committee. See also this printable PDF format FISO Fact Sheet

More About Faroe Islands Sports

Faroe Islands Dot Fo - Sports and Liesure
Includes information about traditional Faroese recreational activities such as walking in the mountains, rowing open boats, fishing, Faroese chain dancing, storytelling, and singing. Also includes information about the history and current status of football (soccer) and competitive rowing in the Faroe Islands.

Faroese Sports Portal

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Other Faroe Islands Activities

Faroe Islands Travel Guide

Other Islands of Europe

Northern Europe Travel Guide

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See also
Other Destinations in Europe
Europe Travel Guide
Travel Guides International